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... 13 Custom Workouts 15 Bike Training Options 17 ANT+ Sensors 18 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors........18 Heart Rate Monitor 19 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Introduction Foot Pod 21 GSC 10 23 Using the Weight Scale 23 Fitness Equipment 24 Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....25 ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting....26 History 27 Viewing History 27 Deleting History 28 Using...
... 13 Custom Workouts 15 Bike Training Options 17 ANT+ Sensors 18 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors........18 Heart Rate Monitor 19 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Introduction Foot Pod 21 GSC 10 23 Using the Weight Scale 23 Fitness Equipment 24 Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....25 ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting....26 History 27 Viewing History 27 Deleting History 28 Using...
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Introduction Settings 32 System Settings 32 Time Settings 33 Setting Your User Profile 33 Customizing the Training Pages 34 Appendix 39 Specifications 39 About the Battery 40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery.........42 Changing the Wrist Band............43 Caring for Your Device 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 47 2 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
Introduction Settings 32 System Settings 32 Time Settings 33 Setting Your User Profile 33 Customizing the Training Pages 34 Appendix 39 Specifications 39 About the Battery 40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery.........42 Changing the Wrist Band............43 Caring for Your Device 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 47 2 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
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Select to search for a compatible weight scale. Heart rate monitor is active. Foot pod is active. Fitness equipment is active. NOTE: You must press or swipe firmly Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Hold to save mode (page 41). The touchscreen is designed so you run and reset the timer.... new lap. Select to return to start and stop the timer. Bike sensor is active. The touchscreen is on and off. Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner touchscreen is in power save your fingernail. Introduction Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌ ➍ ➊...
Select to search for a compatible weight scale. Heart rate monitor is active. Foot pod is active. Fitness equipment is active. NOTE: You must press or swipe firmly Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Hold to save mode (page 41). The touchscreen is designed so you run and reset the timer.... new lap. Select to return to start and stop the timer. Bike sensor is active. The touchscreen is on and off. Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner touchscreen is in power save your fingernail. Introduction Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌ ➍ ➊...
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...Options: alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, auto scroll Virtual Partner Virtual Racer Workouts: intervals, custom workouts Sport: running or cycling Training Pages: data fields Alarm Heart Rate Monitor: pairing, heart rate zones Foot Pod: pairing, speed source, calibration Bike Sensor: pairing, calibration, wheel size User Profile: gender, birth year, weight, height System: language, tones,... Menu Overview Activities Totals Options: showing pace or speed, start of the week, deleting activities, resetting totals, uploading an activity Ready to Start Locations 6 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
...Options: alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, auto scroll Virtual Partner Virtual Racer Workouts: intervals, custom workouts Sport: running or cycling Training Pages: data fields Alarm Heart Rate Monitor: pairing, heart rate zones Foot Pod: pairing, speed source, calibration Bike Sensor: pairing, calibration, wheel size User Profile: gender, birth year, weight, height System: language, tones,... Menu Overview Activities Totals Options: showing pace or speed, start of the week, deleting activities, resetting totals, uploading an activity Ready to Start Locations 6 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
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...Options > Alerts. 2. Your Training Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod, or GSC™ 10, you can set the high and low heart rate values in steps per minute (spm) or revolutions of the crank arm per ...minute (bpm). Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate or cadence amount, the device beeps and displays a message. Select > Training > Options > Alerts. 2. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a Forerunner 610...
...Options > Alerts. 2. Your Training Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod, or GSC™ 10, you can set the high and low heart rate values in steps per minute (spm) or revolutions of the crank arm per ...minute (bpm). Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate or cadence amount, the device beeps and displays a message. Select > Training > Options > Alerts. 2. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a Forerunner 610...
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... ANT+™ wireless sensors, for New. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual ANT+ Sensors ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with a Forerunner. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can pair, you may need to pair the accessory to http://buy.garmin.com. Stay 10 m away from the accessory, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor.
... ANT+™ wireless sensors, for New. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual ANT+ Sensors ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with a Forerunner. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can pair, you may need to pair the accessory to http://buy.garmin.com. Stay 10 m away from the accessory, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor.
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Heart Rate Monitor Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you can customize your maximum heart rate. 4. HR, and enter your heart rate zones, you still cannot pair the accessory, replace the accessory battery (heart rate monitor, page 43). Select Max. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 19 Select an option: • Select BPM to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones...
Heart Rate Monitor Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you can customize your maximum heart rate. 4. HR, and enter your heart rate zones, you still cannot pair the accessory, replace the accessory battery (heart rate monitor, page 43). Select Max. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 19 Select an option: • Select BPM to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones...
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About Lifetime Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain weight scale calculations. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to www.garmin.com/antplus for more linking instructions. 24 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Go to fitness equipment so you can view your data on compatible fitness equipment. Look for many years (with the...
About Lifetime Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain weight scale calculations. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to www.garmin.com/antplus for more linking instructions. 24 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Go to fitness equipment so you can view your data on compatible fitness equipment. Look for many years (with the...
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...for your heart rate monitor. Solution Make sure that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from sources of interference may include highvoltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points. 26 Forerunner 610 Owner's ...that rub or flap against your Forerunner again (page 18). • Make sure that the heart rate monitor is inaccurate or erratic. Sources of strong electromagnetic fields and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). I have a...
...for your heart rate monitor. Solution Make sure that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from sources of interference may include highvoltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points. 26 Forerunner 610 Owner's ...that rub or flap against your Forerunner again (page 18). • Make sure that the heart rate monitor is inaccurate or erratic. Sources of strong electromagnetic fields and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). I have a...
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...activity time, calories, and average and maximum pace or speed. Select an activity. 4. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 27 History History Your Forerunner stores data based on what sport you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, or cadence sensor (optional accessories). 1. Swipe up or down to the ...bottom of history with typical use. When the Forerunner memory is full, your oldest...
...activity time, calories, and average and maximum pace or speed. Select an activity. 4. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 27 History History Your Forerunner stores data based on what sport you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, or cadence sensor (optional accessories). 1. Swipe up or down to the ...bottom of history with typical use. When the Forerunner memory is full, your oldest...
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... Battery life Page 40 Operating temperature range From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to the unit. Appendix Specifications notice The Forerunner is not intended to be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in 1 ... can cause damage to 60°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Compatible accessories ANT+ wireless technology works with compatible heart rate monitor, foot pod, GSC 10, weight scale, and fitness equipment. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 39
... Battery life Page 40 Operating temperature range From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to the unit. Appendix Specifications notice The Forerunner is not intended to be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in 1 ... can cause damage to 60°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Compatible accessories ANT+ wireless technology works with compatible heart rate monitor, foot pod, GSC 10, weight scale, and fitness equipment. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 39
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...product warnings and other important information. Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Water resistance 98.4 ft. (30 m) This product does not transmit heart rate data to keep the heart rate monitor near your GPS device while swimming. Battery ...User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts (page 42) Battery life Approximately 4.5 years (1 hour per day with GPS the entire time. *The actual battery life of a fully charged battery depends on how much time you use GPS, the backlight, Forerunner 610...
...product warnings and other important information. Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Water resistance 98.4 ft. (30 m) This product does not transmit heart rate data to keep the heart rate monitor near your GPS device while swimming. Battery ...User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts (page 42) Battery life Approximately 4.5 years (1 hour per day with GPS the entire time. *The actual battery life of a fully charged battery depends on how much time you use GPS, the backlight, Forerunner 610...
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Heart Rate Monitor Battery warning Do not use a sharp object to a power source, the Forerunner turns on the charging cradle ➊. Perchlorate Material - The charging cradle is magnetic and holds the Forerunner in place. ➊ When you connect the Forerunner to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Appendix 3. Charge the Forerunner completely. Contact your local waste disposal department...
Heart Rate Monitor Battery warning Do not use a sharp object to a power source, the Forerunner turns on the charging cradle ➊. Perchlorate Material - The charging cradle is magnetic and holds the Forerunner in place. ➊ When you connect the Forerunner to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Appendix 3. Charge the Forerunner completely. Contact your local waste disposal department...
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Insert the new battery with the device again. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it with the positive side facing up. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 43 Replace the back cover and the four screws. Align the top of the module. ...fabric wrist band accessory for the Forerunner (http://buy.garmin.com). 1. Wait 30 seconds. 4. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the pins ➋. ➋ ➊ 3. Remove the cover and battery. Note: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1. NOTE: Do not discard...
Insert the new battery with the device again. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it with the positive side facing up. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 43 Replace the back cover and the four screws. Align the top of the module. ...fabric wrist band accessory for the Forerunner (http://buy.garmin.com). 1. Wait 30 seconds. 4. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the pins ➋. ➋ ➊ 3. Remove the cover and battery. Note: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1. NOTE: Do not discard...
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... liquid to update the software. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. If necessary, use . Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 45 Connect the USB ANT Stick to www.garminconnect.com. Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor You must pair the USB ANT Stick with a mild detergent after every use. • Hand ...wash the strap in cold water with your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3. Appendix Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Before you can update the device software, you to the cloth, ...
... liquid to update the software. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. If necessary, use . Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 45 Connect the USB ANT Stick to www.garminconnect.com. Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor You must pair the USB ANT Stick with a mild detergent after every use. • Hand ...wash the strap in cold water with your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3. Appendix Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Before you can update the device software, you to the cloth, ...
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... 26 weight scale 23 Auto Lap 10-11 Auto Pause 11 auto scroll 11 B backlight 41 back to start 31 battery charging 3, 41 Forerunner 40 heart rate monitor 43 bike sensors 23 C cadence alerts 9 data fields 35 GSC 10 23 calibrating bike sensors 23 foot pod 21-22 calorie alerts 8 ...35-38 data recording 32 deleting custom workout 17 history 28 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Index locations 30 distance alerts 8 data fields 35 E elevation data fields 35 location 30 F fitness equipment 24 foot pod 21, 21-22 G Garmin Connect 17, 28 Garmin Training Center 17, 28 GPS accuracy 36 satellite signals 5, 31...
... 26 weight scale 23 Auto Lap 10-11 Auto Pause 11 auto scroll 11 B backlight 41 back to start 31 battery charging 3, 41 Forerunner 40 heart rate monitor 43 bike sensors 23 C cadence alerts 9 data fields 35 GSC 10 23 calibrating bike sensors 23 foot pod 21-22 calorie alerts 8 ...35-38 data recording 32 deleting custom workout 17 history 28 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Index locations 30 distance alerts 8 data fields 35 E elevation data fields 35 location 30 F fitness equipment 24 foot pod 21, 21-22 G Garmin Connect 17, 28 Garmin Training Center 17, 28 GPS accuracy 36 satellite signals 5, 31...
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... 9 data fields 36-37 zones 19-20 heart rate monitor battery 43 cleaning 45 pairing 18 specifications 40 history deleting 28 missing 46 transferring 29 viewing 27, 46 I icons 4 interval workouts 13 K keys 4 tones 32 L ... sensors 18-26 smart recording 32 software 3, 28, 46 specifications 39-40 speed 8, 27, 37 speed source 21 storing the device 44 swimming 39 48 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
... 9 data fields 36-37 zones 19-20 heart rate monitor battery 43 cleaning 45 pairing 18 specifications 40 history deleting 28 missing 46 transferring 29 viewing 27, 46 I icons 4 interval workouts 13 K keys 4 tones 32 L ... sensors 18-26 smart recording 32 software 3, 28, 46 specifications 39-40 speed 8, 27, 37 speed source 21 storing the device 44 swimming 39 48 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual
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...thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before you begin or modify any exercise program. note: The Forerunner is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. notice The Forerunner® is not intended to be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using your... a computer. 1. It can cause damage to the unit. Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 6). 5. Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter. 2. Save your Forerunner the first time, complete these tasks. 1. Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in 1 meter of ...
...thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before you begin or modify any exercise program. note: The Forerunner is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. notice The Forerunner® is not intended to be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using your... a computer. 1. It can cause damage to the unit. Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 6). 5. Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter. 2. Save your Forerunner the first time, complete these tasks. 1. Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in 1 meter of ...
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...Select to start and stop the timer. Bike sensor is on and receiving signals. Fitness equipment is different than most mobile devices. Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner touchscreen is active. Select to mark a new lap. Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌ ➍...compatible weight scale. Select to turn on and off. Select to return to prevent Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual Foot pod is active. Watch is in power save your fingernail. Heart rate monitor is active. The touchscreen is optimized to the previous page. Hold to turn ...
...Select to start and stop the timer. Bike sensor is on and receiving signals. Fitness equipment is different than most mobile devices. Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner touchscreen is active. Select to mark a new lap. Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌ ➍...compatible weight scale. Select to turn on and off. Select to return to prevent Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual Foot pod is active. Watch is in power save your fingernail. Heart rate monitor is active. The touchscreen is optimized to the previous page. Hold to turn ...
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... and the transmitter. ➋ 3. Wet both electrodes ➋ on the back of the heart rate monitor. Connect the heart rate monitor module ➊ to start the timer ➊. 6 Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual From the timer page, select START to the strap. ➊ 2. The Garmin logo should be rightside up for a Run Before you can record history, you must...
... and the transmitter. ➋ 3. Wet both electrodes ➋ on the back of the heart rate monitor. Connect the heart rate monitor module ➊ to start the timer ➊. 6 Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual From the timer page, select START to the strap. ➊ 2. The Garmin logo should be rightside up for a Run Before you can record history, you must...